Asia Defense Summit Reveals Gaps Between U.S. and European Perspectives

Asia defense summit reveals gaps between U.S. and European perspectives

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made clear he wanted Europeans to concentrate on European security while the U.S. focuses on the Indo-Pacific.

From criticism to commendation: Germany’s defense plans draw Hegseth’s praise at Asia summit

Germany’s efforts to ramp up defense spending won it praise when Berlin was held up as an example for Asian countries to follow.

US pushes Asian allies, China defense chief absent: 5 Shangri-La takeaways

SINGAPORE -- The Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's biggest defense conference, concluded on Sunday against the backdrop of a deepening U.S.-China rivalry wi

Gabbard Says US Speech at Shangri-La Summit Shows Commitment to Peace in Indo-Pacific

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, said on May 31 that the United States’ message to Indo-Pacific partners at the Shangri-La Summit was a message of peace. “The overarching message is very consistent with what President Trump has been speaking about throughout his administration and his term in office, which is that he wants to be the president of peace,” Gabbard told Fox News from the summit. She said the region contains many nat…

Shangri-La Dialogue Exposes U.S.-Europe Rift Over Asia Strategy as India-Pakistan Tensions Simmer

The Shangri-La Dialogue, typically defined by U.S.-China tensions, saw a shift in focus this year as divisions emerged between the United States and European allies over their strategic roles in Asia. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that European nations should prioritize defending their own continent, allowing the U.S. to concentrate on the Indo-Pacific. He criticized China’s minimal participation in the event and underlined Wash…